Question

Why are design skills increasingly essential for managers as they progress to higher organizational levels?

• A. More hands-on technical work is required
• B. They must resolve complex systemic issues and employee grievances
• C. Human skills become obsolete
• D. Lower-level managers lack exposure to problems

Answer 1

Answer:

B. They must resolve complex systemic issues and employee grievances

• As managers ascend the hierarchy, they face broader, more complex challenges. Design skills help them envision problems and devise creative solutions, including addressing employee concerns, aligning units, and steering organizational direction.